Federal Reserve governor supports a quarter-point reduction next month

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has once again voiced his support for potential interest rate cuts in September, suggesting that further reductions might be necessary within the next three to six months to safeguard the labor market. “Given the data we have right now, I would back a 25 basis point cut at the committee […]
S&P 500 pulls back from record on Friday, yet is on track for its fourth consecutive winning month: Live updates

Market Overview – August 20, 2025 On Friday, stocks took a dip as investors prepared for the long weekend, cashing in on gains following a record-setting performance in the S&P 500 and robust earnings from Nvidia. With new inflation figures showing persistent price pressures as we head into the next month, the market’s mood seemed […]
‘Total Idiots’: Secretive group paying influencers $8K each month to promote Democratic messages: Report

New Revelations About Influencer Program Involving Taylor Lorenz The former Washington Post writer, Taylor Lorenz, has raised eyebrows with her past comments and actions. Notably, she seemed to express enthusiasm over controversial topics, including the assassination of a healthcare CEO. An article in Wired Magazine this week sheds light on Lorenz and a “secret program” […]
Individuals should not have the ability to purchase a gun repeatedly each month.

During an interview with ABC’s Rebecca Jarvis, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) stated that people “should be able to buy a gun for a month and then buy another gun the following month.” Frey made these remarks after Jarvis mentioned that Minnesota has strong gun control laws, including the Red Flag Act, which failed to […]
Health care premiums could increase by $900 a month as tax credits are about to end.

Maine’s Health Insurance Landscape Faces Challenges Those insured through the CoverMe Marketplace in Maine might find themselves at a significant disadvantage if premium tax credits are not renewed, especially since the discounts on insurance are set to expire. Maine’s healthcare framework could take another hit at the end of this year if the tax credits […]
Trump’s approval increases by 5 points over the last month, according to a survey

A recent poll indicates that President Trump’s approval rating has climbed five points over the last month. The latest research from the Associated Press/NORC Research Center, released on Wednesday, shows that 45% of Americans surveyed approved of Trump’s performance in January. Notably, there was a bump in approval regarding the economy, with 43% of respondents […]
Preparing for another terrible September? The month has had a poor history lately.

Wall Street’s September Trends As September rolls around, Wall Street might want to take a moment to reconsider its usual approach. Historically, this month hasn’t been kind to the S&P 500, which has seen an average drop of 4.2% over the last five years. In fact, it declined in four out of those five years. […]
I moved from the US to Europe — now I work 20 hours a week, get by on $3500 a month, and feel so much happier.

An American expatriate, who traded Los Angeles for Lisbon, feels she’s never been happier since making the move four years ago. Kaitlin Wichmann explains that she wasn’t satisfied with her marketing jobs in California, prompting her to quit her full-time position and pursue freelance work. “Every day, I head to my workplace, park in the […]
All-in-one streaming app Fox One is now available for $19.99 a month.

Fox Corp has launched an all-in-one streaming app called Fox One, aiming to take a significant step into the streaming landscape, much like larger media companies have done recently. Released on Thursday, Fox One integrates Fox Corp’s various television offerings, including news, sports, and entertainment content, for a monthly fee of $19.99. Users can also […]
Michigan couple imprisoned in Mexico for a month due to a timeshare argument alleges the resort used the legal system against them.

A couple from Michigan is now suing a resort in Mexico after being held for a month due to a dispute over a timeshare. They claim the legal system in Cancun was manipulated against them, alleging that armed guards pressured them into signing a non-disclosure agreement while in custody. Paul and Christy Akeo assert that […]